Kentucky motorists advised of lane closures; ferry reopens
PADUCAH, Ky. — Kentucky transportation officials are advising motorists of lane closures on Interstate 75 and state highways during this coming week. The Kentucky Transportation
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Work kicks off on $141M project to improve I-55 in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Work has started in Tennessee on a $141 million project to build travel lanes and a roundabout intersection on the Interstate 55
US report: Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles
DETROIT — Manufacturers reported nearly 400 crashes over a 10-month period involving vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 with Teslas, according to statistics
Feeling the pinch: Connecticut to raise diesel tax 9 cents on July 1
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s diesel tax will increase by 9 cents per gallon on July 1 after a scheduled rate adjustment released Wednesday by the
South Korea trucker strike could strain global supply chains even more
SEOUL, South Korea — A weeklong strike by thousands of truckers in South Korea has triggered major disruptions in cargo transport and production that have
Excessive heat rolls east, bakes much of central, eastern US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — More than 100 million Americans are being warned to stay indoors if possible as high temperatures and humidity settle in over
At Los Angeles Port, Biden vows to battle inflation as prices keep climbing
LOS ANGELES  — In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years.
Economy feeling effects of record fuel prices
DALLAS — There is little evidence that fuel prices, which are setting records almost weekly, will drop anytime soon. This has many economists concerned about
Vermont governor signs record transportation budget
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed a more than $868 million transportation bill into law that is the state’s largest transportation budget
Bridge to go cashless, removing site of infamous gridlock
NEWARK, N.J. — The busy George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls, and in the process removing
I-30 reopened a day after crashes kill 3, mangle multiple big rigs
FRIENDSHIP, Ark. — Interstate 30 in southwestern Arkansas reopened late Thursday, more than 24 hours after at least three people were killed during a series
Stretch of I-30 in Arkansas remains closed after deadly wreck involving multiple 18 wheelers
FRIENDSHIP, Ark. — Three people were killed after at least a dozen vehicles collided in different spots along heavily traveled Interstate 30 during thunderstorms in
5 killed, 5 hurt when van collides with big rig in Arkansas
DERMOTT, Ark. — Five people were killed and five others injured after a Freightliner semi-truck hauling cooking oil collided with a van belonging to school
Freeway exit to stadium, Vegas Strip to get 3 years of work
LAS VEGAS — One of the busiest interchanges on the busiest freeway in Nevada is getting a three-year remake that transportation and elected officials say
Kentucky governor announces action to freeze gas tax
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear took action Thursday to freeze Kentucky’s gas tax, an emergency step meant to prevent a looming rate increase as
Rising US traffic deaths put focus on one Philadelphia road
PHILADELPHIA — Just one more step and the stroller would have been on the curb. The thought haunts Latanya Byrd years after a driver racing
Indiana governor eyes ‘inflationary relief,’ not fuel tax cut
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor said Wednesday he was preparing a plan to potentially tap into the growing state budget surplus to help residents with the
Senate confirms Steven Cliff to lead highway safety agency
DETROIT — The Senate on Thursday confirmed former California pollution regulator Steven Cliff to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. President Joe Biden’s pick
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high fuel prices
LOS ANGELES — Even with fuel prices at extremely high levels, this Memorial Day weekend’s travel forecast is calling for heavy traffic nationwide. That means
Pennsylvania judge halts bridge tolling plans, for now
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A judge has ordered a temporary halt to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on